Description
A cozy and creamy Almond Hot Chocolate made with white chocolate and almond extract, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Almond slivers (for garnish)
- Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)
- A dash of vanilla extract (optional)
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- Crushed amaretti or biscotti crumbs (optional)
- Dark chocolate drizzle (optional)
- A splash of coffee or espresso (optional)
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your equipment: use a medium saucepan, whisk, and measure the ingredients.
- Warm the milks gently in the saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
- Add the white chocolate chips in batches and whisk until smooth.
- Adjust flavor and texture with almond extract, salt, or additional almond milk as desired.
- Keep warm and serve in pre-warmed mugs topped with whipped cream and toasted almond slivers.
- Make cleanup easier by soaking your equipment immediately after use.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and dairy-free white chocolate. Ensure to warm non-dairy options gently to avoid separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, almond hot chocolate, creamy drink, winter beverage, cozy drink